Tianhai No. 2 High School.
Lin Qi rode onto the campus. It was now close to six o'clock, and the sky was just beginning to lighten.
Without an opening ceremony, the number of people arriving at the school at this time had become sparse.
Lin Qi arrived at the martial arts classroom, entered the password, and opened the iron door, only to find that the lights inside were bright. Accompanied by a series of sounds, several people were already training.
"It's only the second day of school, and the competition has already started?"
After noticing Lin Qi's arrival, the few people there seemed to feel a sense of pressure and began to train even more diligently.
In the changing room, Lin Qi looked at his own figure in the mirror. His chest and muscles rose and fell with his breathing, as if something was brewing within.
"My body has been transformed, and my proportions have become more aesthetically pleasing."
"When the fusion rate is higher, the changes to my body will become even more obvious."
Lin Qi clenched his fists. He found that he had become stronger and felt that getting into the elite class was not entirely impossible.
He changed into his martial arts uniform and began to practice his stance.
His hands formed a circle, shoulders relaxed and elbows held out, armpits completely hollow, elbows bent and embracing...
The moment he started the stance, Lin Qi felt a difference. His stomach was warm, and a hot current flowed from his spine to all parts of his body, clearing one blood vessel after another without a trace of obstruction, as fast as a small snake darting about.
The speed was much faster than before.
The key points of the Hunyuan Stance emerged in Lin Qi's mind, and many new ideas were born.
Reverence keeps the spirit from scattering, be as cautious as if approaching a deep abyss, borrow from endless intent, fill the Hunyuan body with essence, seek substance within emptiness, suddenly lose the center and balance...
In the past, he had only found these phrases profound, but now he somewhat understood their meaning.
In a short while, his face was red, his whole body was hot, and sweat poured down like rain.
[You have gained a new understanding of the Hunyuan Stance. Tempering efficiency has greatly increased. Qi and Blood +0.2!]
[Qi and Blood Value: 5.4 → 5.6]
...
Looking at the increase in his Qi and Blood value on the panel, Lin Qi's spirits were lifted.
"My talent really has improved. It's so strong."
"How long has it been, and my Qi and Blood value has actually increased by 0.2."
"In one day, my Qi and Blood value has gone from 5.2 to 5.6. This is too exaggerated. In the past, this would have been impossible without several months of time."
Lin Qi clenched his fists and looked at the 1% fusion rate on the template.
If the fusion rate increased further, his martial arts talent would become stronger, and the effect of his improvement would only be greater.
...
As time went on, while Lin Qi was practicing his stance, other students began to arrive at the martial arts classroom one after another.
"Qi-ge, you're so early again!"
Not long after, Jiang Tao also entered the martial arts hall.
Lin Qi nodded, considering it a greeting.
"As expected of Qi-ge, one of the most diligent people in the entire class."
Jiang Tao walked to the side, put down his backpack, and sighed to himself after coming out in his martial arts uniform.
As he watched, his expression changed slightly, and a question arose in his mind:
"Strange, Qi-ge's Qi and Blood seems to have broken through again. How did he do it?"
A curious look appeared on Jiang Tao's face.
"Have you guys noticed? Lin Qi's aura doesn't look weak. It feels like he's had a breakthrough," someone nearby asked curiously.
This confirmed Jiang Tao's thoughts. He guessed, could it be that he went for a therapy package yesterday?
It was said that the first time had a good effect, able to soothe the meridians and invigorate the channels, making one's Qi and Blood abundant, but was it really this good?
...
An hour later, the classmates had all arrived one by one, and the spacious martial arts classroom was filled with various sounds.
Lin Qi finished his stance practice, wiped the sweat from his body, and felt the surging heat within. An endless supply of power replenished his expenditure, and he didn't feel the slightest bit tired.
Ring! Ring! Ring!
The class bell rang, and Wu Kang's figure appeared punctually at the door.
"The Hunyuan Stance was deduced to temper the physical body, sense Qi and Blood, and control Qi and Blood. But the human body has its limits. Practicing the stance for two or three hours a day is the limit."
Wu Kang walked among the crowd with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, starting the lecture directly.
"Thus, fist techniques appeared. Not only can they assist in tempering the body and controlling the power of the body's muscles, but they can also be used to defend against enemies."
"Stance work is paired with fist techniques to temper the body and sense Qi and Blood. Only when the body's muscles and organs have continuously transformed to adapt to the tyrannical Source Energy can one learn techniques to actively absorb it."
"For this, our Xia Country has deduced the Five Forms Fist from ancient fist techniques, five basic fist forms."
"And the five forms of the Five Forms Fist are: Dragon, Tiger, Crane, Ape, and Snake."
"After all students have built a solid martial arts foundation in junior high, they must learn the five fist forms, and then carefully select the one form most suited to them for in-depth practice."
"In this class, we will talk about the Tiger Form Fist, one of the Five Forms Fist!"
Many people's eyes lit up, and they quickly gathered closer to watch. Lin Qi did the same.
Because he practiced the Tiger Form Fist, and the opportunity to observe his teacher performing the fist form up close was rare.
After Wu Kang finished speaking, he stood in the center of the crowd and unleashed his full aura, stirring up a wave of wind.
His five fingers spread open and hooked into the shape of a claw!
His eyes stared forward, and in an instant, it was as if he had transformed into a fierce tiger.
"Tiger Form Fist emphasizes using form as the fist, intent as the spirit, breath to generate force. When angered, one glares fiercely with a strong neck, eyeing the opponent covetously, with the momentum of a fierce tiger emerging from the forest, its two claws tearing apart mountains."
Wu Kang's figure was vigorous and agile, like a fierce tiger pouncing on its prey, his momentum ferocious.
"Roar~"
He let out a great roar, like a tiger's roar, and his tiger claw struck out, creating a strong gust of wind.
"Fierce Tiger Exits the Cave!"
"Black Tiger Snatches the Heart!"
"Hungry Tiger Pounces on its Prey!"
"Fierce Tiger Crosses the Forest!"
As he executed one move after another, it was as if he had truly transformed into a fierce tiger. As his tiger claws struck out, the air vibrated as if from an air cannon.
Lin Qi watched with a brilliant light in his eyes.
Watching from up close, he could even see Wu Kang's lean muscles bulge, the blood vessels like steel bars wrapped around his arms, and waves of heat rushing towards his face.
"As expected of a Third-Realm Martial Artist. That speed is too fast. Against Teacher Wu, we couldn't even block a single move," someone exclaimed in amazement.
"Hooo~"
After finishing one run-through, Wu Kang retracted his aura and returned to a calm state.
"Everyone, begin practicing the fist form!"
It was as if a tiger's roar had sounded in everyone's ears. They scattered to find their own empty space to practice.
Lin Qi recalled Wu Kang's every move and form in his mind and simultaneously began to practice the Tiger Form Fist.
His five fingers bent into a claw and struck out. The key points Wu Kang had mentioned quickly surfaced in his mind, and even the entire process of him performing the fist form appeared.
"Use form as the fist, intent as the spirit, joints to issue force, breath to generate power, with a ferocious fist momentum!"
"The tiger is the king of all beasts. With one roar, all beasts submit. When a fierce tiger passes through a forest, the wind and clouds change, and the mountains and peaks tremble."
Bang! Bang! Bang!!
He didn't know how many times he had practiced it. Lin Qi was already on a familiar path. Although he felt fatigued and his muscles were sore, he paid it no mind.
The more he practiced, the more energetic he became. His eyes seemed to transform into tiger eyes, shooting out a sharp glint.
Wu Kang walked among the crowd. His pace was not fast, yet no one could touch him.
He was observing everyone's practice process.
He didn't specifically point out anyone, but rather focused on the problems most people had, which he would answer uniformly in the next class.
He had a rough idea of the level of each of the 50-plus people in the class. Those who could reach Great Accomplishment were few and far between; most people were at the Minor Accomplishment level.
Unconsciously, he arrived at a corner, and one person's fist technique made his eyes light up.
"It's Lin Qi!"
The class's master of basic skills, the student with the best fundamentals, and his favorite student.
Yesterday, he had reminded him to pay attention to his body.
But watching Lin Qi practice his fist form with the vigor of a tiger, his Qi and Blood flowing smoothly, there was clearly no sense of obstruction.
At this moment, Lin Qi was immersed in the fist technique.
His Qi and Blood surged, power extending to his fingertips, as he lunged out like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey.
"Roar~"
His momentum reached its peak, and he let out a great roar, like a tiger's cry.
[By watching Wu Kang's demonstration, you have gained new insight into the Tiger Form Fist. Fist Technique +2.5%]
[Through practicing the Tiger Form Fist, you have gained new insight. Fist Technique +2.5%]
[Fist Technique: First-Order 80% → 85%]
...
Lin Qi brought his form to a close and looked at his panel.
Is this the feeling of a genius?
It was too strong.
It had directly raised his fist technique realm by a large margin. He was now only 5% away from Great Accomplishment.
The realm of fist techniques was divided into four stages: 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%.
They corresponded to the fist technique's Entry, Minor Accomplishment, Great Accomplishment, and Perfection.
At this moment, Wu Kang, who had been watching, also revealed a look of surprise. Had Lin Qi's Tiger Form Fist improved so much?
...
(End of this chapter)